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In an ever-brighter world, tourists travel north for truly dark skies

In an ever-brighter world, tourists travel north for truly dark skies

The fourth annual Dark Sky Festival begins Thursday evening in Cook County in far northeastern Minnesota, a region increasingly known for its astrotourism and a chance to see truly dark skies in an ever-brightening world.
by Dan Kraker

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DNR: Suspected CWD case found in wild deer in Bemidji area for first time

DNR: Suspected CWD case found in wild deer in Bemidji area for first time

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Monday it's identified a suspected case of chronic wasting disease in a white-tailed deer near Bemidji. Officials say it's the first time a wild deer in that area is suspected of having the disease.
by MPR News Staff

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The National Park Service wants humans to stop licking this toad

The National Park Service wants humans to stop licking this toad

The Sonoran desert toad secretes a potent toxin that can make people sick. Despite the risks, some people have discovered that the toad's toxic secretions contain a powerful hallucinogenic.
by Juliana Kim

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Wolf researchers record rare video of a mountain lion in northern Minnesota

Wolf researchers record rare video of a mountain lion in northern Minnesota

Researchers studying wolves in far northern Minnesota have released rare footage of a mountain lion recorded last month on state land about 10 miles south of Voyageurs National Park.
by Dan Kraker

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Fall's the best time to prep garden soil for new plants

Fall's the best time to prep garden soil for new plants

If you’re planning a new bed for perennials, groundcovers, shrubs or trees to plant next spring, the path to success starts with a good foundation. It’s easier to improve soil before plants are in place, so the time to do so is now.
by The Associated Press

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The last solar eclipse of the year happens today

The last solar eclipse of the year happens today

Tuesday's partial solar eclipse will be seen across Europe, northern Africa and western Asia.
by Ayana Archie

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Fat Bear Week emerges from scandal to crown a new champion Tuesday

Fat Bear Week emerges from scandal to crown a new champion Tuesday

The park says its virtual ballot box was stuffed in Sunday's semifinal, won by the mammoth 747 — who faces a young upstart female named 901 in the final.
by Bill Chappell

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